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Did you know that not all public construction projects in Texas are subject to competitive bidding or other procurement regulations?  Establishing relationships with local governmental officials and employees can give general contractors the leg up in securing this work and allow for cities and counties to benefit from the skills [...]

This is a story that I noticed in another news outlet a few days ago.  It's interesting because the contractor has chosen to sue its surety after the surety demanded all remaining contract balances on a large school project to complete under a performance bond. In the lawsuit, the contractor [...]

Here's a post from another blog that I found interesting and relevant for general contractors and their counsel.   General contractors seeing more risk « sterling risk advisors.

My name is Jeff Chapman.  I am a construction lawyer in Austin, Texas.  In this blog I will offer commentary that is my own opinion and analysis of issues that are pertinent to the construction industry and construction law.  Nothing posted on this blog is intended as legal advice.  Should [...]